Patents by Inventor Michael D Abbott

Michael D Abbott has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Garment with adhesive layer having different zones
    Patent number: 10306933
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D Abbott
  • Bra cup with modesty panel
    Patent number: 9456638
    Abstract: A breast cup for a brassiere, a brassiere, and a method of making the breast cup. The breast cup includes a molded body having an inner surface, an outer surface and an apex. A layer of flock is adhered to the molded body at a location corresponding with the apex in order to provide increased modesty for the breast cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D Abbott, Roger D Warren, Richard W Kelley, David Lackey
  • Upper and lower torso garments having an improved band
    Patent number: 9254009
    Abstract: A circularly knitted upper or lower torso garment, such as a brassiere or brief, and method of forming a circularly knitted brassiere are provided, the garment having a circularly knitted body formed of inner and outer layers, the circularly knitted body having at least one torso or waist band, the inner and outer layers overlapping along a fold line, and an elastomeric band positioned between the inner and outer layers proximate the fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D Abbott, Roger D Warren
  • Methods for controlled application of adhesive
    Patent number: 8551278
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D Abbott
  • Brassiere having a spacer fabric and a method of making same
    Patent number: 7214120
    Abstract: A brassiere for supporting a wearer's breasts has breast cups with each of the breast cups connected to a central panel therebetween. The brassiere has a pair of side panels. Each side panel is connected to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The breast cups have a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a third fabric layer that is between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The third fabric layer provides breathability and support to the wearer's breasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Joanne Kaye, Michael D Abbott
  • Breast cup of a brassiere
    Patent number: D513553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventors: Joanne Kaye, Ludovic Ledein, Michael D Abbott